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Town in Louisiana, United States
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Arcadia is a town of 2,700 people (2019) in North Louisiana and the parish seat of Bienville Parish. At 384 feet above sea level, Arcadia has the highest elevation of any town in the state of Louisiana. About 15 miles south lies Driskill Mountain, the highest point in Louisiana. For U.S. highpointers, Arcadia is usually a stopping point before or after taking the drive down to Driskill, as it is the closest town.
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Hiking to the top of Driskill Mountain is the major draw to this area and is about 15 miles south of Arcadia. At 535 feet above sea level, the highest point in Louisiana is not very tall by national standards. However, it is often an easy mark for Highpointers looking to collect all 50 U.S. state high points. It is an easy hike from the parking lot near Louisiana Highway 507 and is just under 2 miles round trip (100 ft of elevation gain). Timber has been cleared to give visitors a clear view of the forested hills of Louisiana's Hill Country.
The only way to get to Arcadia is by car. No public transportation goes to or from this city. It is possible to take rideshare services to Arcadia from Shreveport or Bossier City, but would likely be very expensive.
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Only practical in the downtown area of Arcadia. It is not recommended to try to walk from the hotel near Interstate 20 to the downtown area.
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